Sixteen games (all opening games of two-match home-and-away series) were played on Sunday as the opening weekend of the CAF Champions League's preliminary round came to a close.
At Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo:
Nnaemeka Anyanwu (40') provided the only goal of the match at 40 minutes as Enyimba International FC from Nigeria defeated Saint Michel d'Ouenze 1-0 on the road in the opening contest of their two-game series.
At Bitam, Gabon:
The opening match between US Bitam and Les Astres from Cameroon ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Bangui, Central African Republic:
Abdelmalek Mokdad provided all the scoring at 28 minutes as MC Alger (Algeria) took game one on the road at Olympic Real de Bangui's expense 1-0.
At Freetown, Sierra Leone:
Aliou Bagayoko provided both goals as Djoliba took game one on the road 2-0 over the East End Lions.
At Dakar, Senegal:
Ibrahima Ndoye's equalizer at 88 minutes salvaged a series-opening 1-1 deadlock for hosts ASC Diaraf against Gambia Ports Authority FC, whose goal came at 51 minutes from a mister Badie.
At Cotonou, Benin:
ASPAC FC took game one of their two-game set, 1-0 at home over Deportivo Mongomo (Equatorial Guinea).
At Abidjan, Ivory Coast:
Adama Bakayoko delivered a hat trick (21', 28', 84) as ASEC Mimosas demolished visiting CF Cansado (Mauritania) in the opening game of their two-match series.
At Harare, Zimbabwe:
Yvan Rajoarimanana scored a late goal (90') to carry CNaPS Sport (Madagascar) to a 1-0 road win over Motor Action in the opening contest of their two-match series.
At Huambo, Angola:
Paizinho (a.k.a. Herciano Chitaca Calenga) delivered both goals (28', 71') as Recreativo Caala defeated visiting Saint-George SA (Ethiopa) in the opening game of their two-game series.
At Buchanan, Liberia:
Morris Chigozie (26') and Sheriff Isa (65') provided the goal power as Kano Pillars (Nigeria) blanked Mighty Barrolle 2-0 in their series-opening contest on the road.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Mouhcine Iajour scored twice in the first half (18', 43') after Abderahim Benkhajjan opened the scoring at 8 minutes as Wydad Casablanca dominated visiting Aduana Stars (Ghana) 3-0 in game one.
At Labe, Guinea:
ASFA Yennenga (Burkina Faso) held hosts Fello Star to a game-one 1-1 deadlock.
At Bujumbura, Burundi:
Vital'O FC held visiting Cotonsport Garoua (Cameroon) to a 2-2 draw in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Zanzibar City, Zanzibar:
The opening game between Zanzibar Ocean View and guests AS Vista Club (Democratic Republic of the Congo) ended in a 1-1 draw.
At Polokwane, South Africa:
Jabulani Maluleke and Tebogo Langerman provided the scoring as Supersport United took game one at home, 2-0 over Matlama FC from Lesotho.
At Lobamba, Swaziland:
Vusi Thumbatha, Ndoda Mthethwa, and Sibusiso Dlamini each tallied once as Young Buffaloes dominated St Michel United (Seychelles) 3-0 in the opening contest of their two-game series.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Scoreless In Mechelen
At Mechelen, Belgium:
Sunday's Belgian Juliper League contest between RSC Anderlecht and hosts KV Mechelen ended in a 0-0 deadlock.
Sunday's Belgian Juliper League contest between RSC Anderlecht and hosts KV Mechelen ended in a 0-0 deadlock.
Ajax Exterminates Rats
At Breda, Netherlands:
With goals from Siem De Jong (13'), Rob Penders (OG-68'), and Miralem Sulejmani (90'), Ajax Amsterdam on Sunday overpowered hosts NAC Breda 3-0 in the Dutch Eredivisie.
With goals from Siem De Jong (13'), Rob Penders (OG-68'), and Miralem Sulejmani (90'), Ajax Amsterdam on Sunday overpowered hosts NAC Breda 3-0 in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Scoreless In Monaco
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
Sunday's Ligue 1 contest between AS Monaco and visiting Marseille ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Sunday's Ligue 1 contest between AS Monaco and visiting Marseille ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Yellow Sub Sink Parakeets In Barcelona
At Barcelona:
Giuseppe Rossi scored the only goal of the match (45') as Villarreal knocked off Espanyol 1-0 on the road in Sunday Spanish Premiera Division action.
Giuseppe Rossi scored the only goal of the match (45') as Villarreal knocked off Espanyol 1-0 on the road in Sunday Spanish Premiera Division action.
FA Cup: Citizens Get Home Replay With Notts County; Gunners, Potters, Hammers, Cottagers Advance; Wolves, Forest Fall
The fourth round of England's FA Cup continued on Sunday with five games.
At London:
Cesc Fabregas scored the winning goal at 86 minutes as Arsenal defeated visiting Huddersfield Town (League One) 2-1.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Robert Huth scored the only goal of the match at 81 minutes while goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen saved a stoppage-time penalty kick from Nenad Milijas as Stoke City defeated Wolverhampton 1-0 on the road in a battle of Premier League clubs.
At Nottingham, England:
Edin Dzeko's equalizer at 80 minutes enabled Manchester City to gain a 1-1 road draw and force a home replay with Notts County. Neal Bishop scored at 59 minutes for the League One club.
At London:
Victor Obinna's hat trick (4', 42', 52') enabled West Ham United to come from behind and top visiting Nottingham Forest (League Championship) 3-2.
At London:
Two successful penalty kicks from Danny Murphy (11', 14') helped Fulham demolish visiting Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 in a local London Derby.
There will be three fourth-round replays. Bolton will visit Wigan Athletic on February 16, while the other games will take place on February 19, Notts County visiting Manchester City and Everton paying a visit on Chelsea.
At London:
Cesc Fabregas scored the winning goal at 86 minutes as Arsenal defeated visiting Huddersfield Town (League One) 2-1.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Robert Huth scored the only goal of the match at 81 minutes while goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen saved a stoppage-time penalty kick from Nenad Milijas as Stoke City defeated Wolverhampton 1-0 on the road in a battle of Premier League clubs.
At Nottingham, England:
Edin Dzeko's equalizer at 80 minutes enabled Manchester City to gain a 1-1 road draw and force a home replay with Notts County. Neal Bishop scored at 59 minutes for the League One club.
At London:
Victor Obinna's hat trick (4', 42', 52') enabled West Ham United to come from behind and top visiting Nottingham Forest (League Championship) 3-2.
At London:
Two successful penalty kicks from Danny Murphy (11', 14') helped Fulham demolish visiting Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 in a local London Derby.
There will be three fourth-round replays. Bolton will visit Wigan Athletic on February 16, while the other games will take place on February 19, Notts County visiting Manchester City and Everton paying a visit on Chelsea.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
CAF Champions League: More Action From The Preliminary Round
The preliminary round in the CAF Champions League continued on Saturday.
At Nairobi, Kenya:
Zamalek (Egypt) erupted for four second-half goals as they blitzed hosts Ulinizi Stars 4-0 in game one of their two-match series. Mahmoud Fathalla (PK-61'), Hassan Mostafa (69'), Mohamed Amine Aoudia (76'), and Ibrahim Salah (90') each tallied once in the second half for the five-time African club champions.The series is scheduled to conclude weekend after next at Cairo (pending on what may be happening in Egypt). The winner of this series would face the winner of the APR (Rwanda)-Club Africain (Tunisia) series.
At Kigali, Rwanda:
Visiting Club Africain (with goals from Khaled Melliti [16'] and Hamza Messaadi [44']) and APR FC (Alfred Mgabo [43'] and
Eugene Twite [PK-75'] providing the scoring) battled to a 2-2 series-opening deadlock. The return match is scheduled to take place in two weeks at the Tunisian capital city of Tunis, with the winner of this two-match series heading to the first round proper to face the Ulinizi Stars-Zamalek series winner.
At Ndola, Zambia:
In match one of their two-game series, ZESCO United dominated visiting Liga Muculmana de Maputo (Mozambique) 3-0. The series is slated to conclude week after next at Maputo, Mozambique, with the winner advancing to take on the Young Buffaloes (Swaziland)-St Michel United (Seychelles) winner.
At Niamey, Niger:
The opening contest between ASFAN and visiting JC Abidjan (Ivory Coast) ended in a 0-0 stalemate. The return match is slated for weekend after next at the Ivoronian capital of Abidjan.
At Moroni, Comoros:
The opening contest between Elan Club and visiting Simba SC of Tanzania ended in a 0-0 deadlock.
At Nairobi, Kenya:
Zamalek (Egypt) erupted for four second-half goals as they blitzed hosts Ulinizi Stars 4-0 in game one of their two-match series. Mahmoud Fathalla (PK-61'), Hassan Mostafa (69'), Mohamed Amine Aoudia (76'), and Ibrahim Salah (90') each tallied once in the second half for the five-time African club champions.The series is scheduled to conclude weekend after next at Cairo (pending on what may be happening in Egypt). The winner of this series would face the winner of the APR (Rwanda)-Club Africain (Tunisia) series.
At Kigali, Rwanda:
Visiting Club Africain (with goals from Khaled Melliti [16'] and Hamza Messaadi [44']) and APR FC (Alfred Mgabo [43'] and
Eugene Twite [PK-75'] providing the scoring) battled to a 2-2 series-opening deadlock. The return match is scheduled to take place in two weeks at the Tunisian capital city of Tunis, with the winner of this two-match series heading to the first round proper to face the Ulinizi Stars-Zamalek series winner.
At Ndola, Zambia:
In match one of their two-game series, ZESCO United dominated visiting Liga Muculmana de Maputo (Mozambique) 3-0. The series is slated to conclude week after next at Maputo, Mozambique, with the winner advancing to take on the Young Buffaloes (Swaziland)-St Michel United (Seychelles) winner.
At Niamey, Niger:
The opening contest between ASFAN and visiting JC Abidjan (Ivory Coast) ended in a 0-0 stalemate. The return match is slated for weekend after next at the Ivoronian capital of Abidjan.
At Moroni, Comoros:
The opening contest between Elan Club and visiting Simba SC of Tanzania ended in a 0-0 deadlock.
Tigres Blanked At Home
At San Nicolas, Mexico:
In Saturday action from the Mexican Premiera Division, Carlos Esquivel scored the only goal of the match as Toluca defeated Tigres 1-0 on the road.
In Saturday action from the Mexican Premiera Division, Carlos Esquivel scored the only goal of the match as Toluca defeated Tigres 1-0 on the road.
Overtime Goal Wins Asian Cup Title For Japan
At Doha, Qatar:
Tadanari Lee scored the only goal of the match in overtime (109') as Japan defeated Australia 1-0 on Saturday to win the championship match of the AFC Asian Cup. The Blue Samurai will compete in the 2013 Confederations Cup tournament which will take place in Brazil.
Tadanari Lee scored the only goal of the match in overtime (109') as Japan defeated Australia 1-0 on Saturday to win the championship match of the AFC Asian Cup. The Blue Samurai will compete in the 2013 Confederations Cup tournament which will take place in Brazil.
Sydney FC Still Alive For Playoff Berth After Road Win
At Perth, Australia:
Nick Carle (9') and Bruno Cazarine (54') each scored once as Sydney FC, stretching their unbeaten streak to five game (three wins and two draws), defeated the Perth Glory 2-0 on the road on Saturday to stay barely alive in the race for the sixth and final playoff spot in the Hyundai A-League.
Nick Carle (9') and Bruno Cazarine (54') each scored once as Sydney FC, stretching their unbeaten streak to five game (three wins and two draws), defeated the Perth Glory 2-0 on the road on Saturday to stay barely alive in the race for the sixth and final playoff spot in the Hyundai A-League.
Goose Eggs In Belfast
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Saturday's IFA Premiership contest between Linfield and visiting Ballymena ended in a o-0 deadlock.
Saturday's IFA Premiership contest between Linfield and visiting Ballymena ended in a o-0 deadlock.
Bayern Back On Winning Track After Road Win Over Werder
At Bremen, Germany:
Goals from Arjen Robben (65'), Per Mertesacker (OG-76') and Miroslav Klose (86') carried Bayern Munich to a 3-1 come-from-behind win over Werder Bremen on the road to climb up to third place in the German Bundesliga standings on Saturday.
Goals from Arjen Robben (65'), Per Mertesacker (OG-76') and Miroslav Klose (86') carried Bayern Munich to a 3-1 come-from-behind win over Werder Bremen on the road to climb up to third place in the German Bundesliga standings on Saturday.
FA Cup: Man U, Brighton, Reading, Birmingham City (Who Erase Two-Goal Deficit), Villa, Crawley Town Advance: Blues and Toffees (As Well As Trotters And Lactics) Leave Issue Unresolved
The fourth round of England's FA Cup commenced with eleven games on Saturday.
At Liverpool, England:
Salomon Kalou's equalizer at 75 minutes salvaged a 1-1 road draw for two-time defending champions Chelsea while Louis Saha scored at 62 minutes for Everton. The Toffees and Blues will have a replay at London on February 7 or 8.
At Swansea, Wales:
Swansea defender Alan Tate's own goal at 88 minutes proved fatal as Leyton Orient (League One) knocked off Swansea City (League Championship) 2-1 on the road to advance to the Round of 16.
At Birmingham, England:
Ciaran Clark (11'), Robert Pires (35'), and Nathan Delfouneso (42') each tallied a first-half score as Aston Villa defeated visiting Blackburn 3-1 in a battle of Premier League clubs.
At Birmingham, England:
David Bentley (35'), Stuart Parnaby (67'), and Kevin Phillips (73') provided the scoring that enabled Birmingham City to erase a two-goal deficit and defeat visiting Coventry City (League Championship) 3-2.
At Bolton, England:
The battle between Premier Leaguers Bolton and Wigan ended in a 0-0 stalemate. The replay will take place on February 7 or 8 on the Lactics' home pitch in Wigan.
At Burnley, England:
Chris Eagles scored twice (29', 70') as Burnley (League Championship) eliminated visiting Burton Albion (League Two) 3-1 in Eddie Howe's first home match as the Clarets' new manager.
At Sheffield, England:
Clinton Morrison scored twice (69', 79') as Sheffield Wednesday (League One) fell behind early, then overcame visiting Hereford United (League Two) 4-1.
At Stevenage, England:
Shane Long scored the winning goal at 87 minutes as Reading (League Championship) defeated Stevenage (League Two) 2-1 on the road to advance to the fifth round.
At Torquay, England:
Matthew Tubbs scored the only goal of the match at 39 minutes as Crawley Town----the last remaining non-league club left in the tournament---defeated Torquay United 1-0 on the road. The Red Devils from the National (Blue Square Premier) Conference, the fifth level of English soccer advanced to the Sweet Sixteen.
At Watford, England:
Ashley Barnes took advantage of Watford goalkeeper Rene Gilmartin's boo-boo at 16 minutes to give Brighton (League One) a 1-0 road win over the Hornets from the League Championship.
At Southampton, England:
Michael Owen (65') and Javier Hernandez (75') provided the second-half goal power as Manchester United overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit on the road and topped Southampton (League One) 2-1.
At Liverpool, England:
Salomon Kalou's equalizer at 75 minutes salvaged a 1-1 road draw for two-time defending champions Chelsea while Louis Saha scored at 62 minutes for Everton. The Toffees and Blues will have a replay at London on February 7 or 8.
At Swansea, Wales:
Swansea defender Alan Tate's own goal at 88 minutes proved fatal as Leyton Orient (League One) knocked off Swansea City (League Championship) 2-1 on the road to advance to the Round of 16.
At Birmingham, England:
Ciaran Clark (11'), Robert Pires (35'), and Nathan Delfouneso (42') each tallied a first-half score as Aston Villa defeated visiting Blackburn 3-1 in a battle of Premier League clubs.
At Birmingham, England:
David Bentley (35'), Stuart Parnaby (67'), and Kevin Phillips (73') provided the scoring that enabled Birmingham City to erase a two-goal deficit and defeat visiting Coventry City (League Championship) 3-2.
At Bolton, England:
The battle between Premier Leaguers Bolton and Wigan ended in a 0-0 stalemate. The replay will take place on February 7 or 8 on the Lactics' home pitch in Wigan.
At Burnley, England:
Chris Eagles scored twice (29', 70') as Burnley (League Championship) eliminated visiting Burton Albion (League Two) 3-1 in Eddie Howe's first home match as the Clarets' new manager.
At Sheffield, England:
Clinton Morrison scored twice (69', 79') as Sheffield Wednesday (League One) fell behind early, then overcame visiting Hereford United (League Two) 4-1.
At Stevenage, England:
Shane Long scored the winning goal at 87 minutes as Reading (League Championship) defeated Stevenage (League Two) 2-1 on the road to advance to the fifth round.
At Torquay, England:
Matthew Tubbs scored the only goal of the match at 39 minutes as Crawley Town----the last remaining non-league club left in the tournament---defeated Torquay United 1-0 on the road. The Red Devils from the National (Blue Square Premier) Conference, the fifth level of English soccer advanced to the Sweet Sixteen.
At Watford, England:
Ashley Barnes took advantage of Watford goalkeeper Rene Gilmartin's boo-boo at 16 minutes to give Brighton (League One) a 1-0 road win over the Hornets from the League Championship.
At Southampton, England:
Michael Owen (65') and Javier Hernandez (75') provided the second-half goal power as Manchester United overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit on the road and topped Southampton (League One) 2-1.
Friday, January 28, 2011
CAF Champions League: Raja Casablanca Annihilate Tourbillon
The preliminary round of the CAF Champions League got under way with one game on Friday.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Raja Casablanca virtually locked up a berth in the opening proper round of the tournament following their 10-1 horsewhipping of visiting Tourbillon (Chad). Hassan Tair delivered a hat trick (13', 29', 50') for the hosts. The return match in this two-game series is scheduled to take place in two weeks time at N'Djamena, Chad, with the winner set to take on the winner of the Motor Action FC (Zimbabwe)-CNaPS Sport (Madagascar) two-game series.
Inter Luanda's scheduled two-match set with Township Rollers from Botswana was canceled because the Botswanan club was suspended by the CAF. The club from Angola will play in the first round proper against Al-Merreikh from Sudan with the opening match to take place sometime between March 18 and 20.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Raja Casablanca virtually locked up a berth in the opening proper round of the tournament following their 10-1 horsewhipping of visiting Tourbillon (Chad). Hassan Tair delivered a hat trick (13', 29', 50') for the hosts. The return match in this two-game series is scheduled to take place in two weeks time at N'Djamena, Chad, with the winner set to take on the winner of the Motor Action FC (Zimbabwe)-CNaPS Sport (Madagascar) two-game series.
Inter Luanda's scheduled two-match set with Township Rollers from Botswana was canceled because the Botswanan club was suspended by the CAF. The club from Angola will play in the first round proper against Al-Merreikh from Sudan with the opening match to take place sometime between March 18 and 20.
Dons Blank Tynesiders On The Road
At Gateshead, England:
Christian Jolley (48') and Danny Kedwell (78') each tallied once in the second half as AFC Wimbledon defeated Gateshead 2-0 on the road in Friday action in England's National (Blue Square Premier) Conference.
Christian Jolley (48') and Danny Kedwell (78') each tallied once in the second half as AFC Wimbledon defeated Gateshead 2-0 on the road in Friday action in England's National (Blue Square Premier) Conference.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
2011 Copa Libertadores Preliminary Round: Cerro Porteno and Union Espanola Take Series Openers
The opening week of the preliminary round of this year's Copa Libertadores concluded with two games played on Thursday.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Roberto Antonio Nanni scored the only goal of the match at 70 minutes as Cerro Porteno took all three points from the opening game of their two-game set with Deportivo Petare, beating the visiting Venezuelan club 1-0. The return match is scheduled to take place next Thursday in Caracas, Venezuela. The winner of this two-game series will join Santos (Brazil), Colo-Colo (Chile), and Deportivo Tachira (Venezuela) in Group Five.
At La Paz, Bolivia:
Fernando Cordero provided the game's only goal at 17 minutes as Union Espanola (Chile) defeated hosts Bolivar 1-0 and picked up all three points in the opening match of their two-game series. The return contest is scheduled to take play next Thursday at Santiago, Chile. Whoever wins this two-match set will join Caracas FC (Venezuela), Universidad Catolica (Chile), and Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) in Group Four.
Two groups already have their full complement of four teams each.
Group One:
Universidad San Martin (Peru)
Club Libertad (Paraguay)
Once Caldas (Colombia)
San Luis (Mexico)
Group Three:
Argentinos Juniors (Argentina)
Club Nacional (Uruguay)
Fluminense (Brazil)
Club America (Mexico)
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Roberto Antonio Nanni scored the only goal of the match at 70 minutes as Cerro Porteno took all three points from the opening game of their two-game set with Deportivo Petare, beating the visiting Venezuelan club 1-0. The return match is scheduled to take place next Thursday in Caracas, Venezuela. The winner of this two-game series will join Santos (Brazil), Colo-Colo (Chile), and Deportivo Tachira (Venezuela) in Group Five.
At La Paz, Bolivia:
Fernando Cordero provided the game's only goal at 17 minutes as Union Espanola (Chile) defeated hosts Bolivar 1-0 and picked up all three points in the opening match of their two-game series. The return contest is scheduled to take play next Thursday at Santiago, Chile. Whoever wins this two-match set will join Caracas FC (Venezuela), Universidad Catolica (Chile), and Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) in Group Four.
Two groups already have their full complement of four teams each.
Group One:
Universidad San Martin (Peru)
Club Libertad (Paraguay)
Once Caldas (Colombia)
San Luis (Mexico)
Group Three:
Argentinos Juniors (Argentina)
Club Nacional (Uruguay)
Fluminense (Brazil)
Club America (Mexico)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
2011 Copa Libertadores: Three More Two-Game Series Begin As Qualification For Group Stage Berths Continues
Three more two-game series in the qualifying round for Copa Libertadores group stage berths commenced on Wednesday.
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
The opening match of the two-game set between Corinthians and visiting Deportes Tolima (Colombia) ended in a 0-0 stalemate as each team received a point for its' trouble. The series will conclude next Wednesday at Ibague, Colombia. The winner of this two match set would advance to the group stage where they would be placed in Group Seven, alongside Estudiantes (Argentina), Guarani (Paraguay), and Cruzeiro (Brazil).
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
In a game that saw all the goals scored in the first half hour, Liverpool FC of Montevideo, with goals from Maureen Franco (9') and Carlos Macchi (25') were held to a 2-2 home deadlock by Gremio. The visiting club from Brazil got their goals from Andre Lima (6') and Douglas dos Santos (14'). Each team earned a point from this match. Game two will take place next Wednesday at Porto Alegre, Brazil, with the winner of this two-game series joining Junior Barranquilla (Colombia), Oriente Petrolero (Bolivia), and Leon de Huanuco (Peru) in Group Two.
At Lima, Peru:
Antonio Pedroza (41') and Jorge Marcelo Rodriguez (PK-45') each tallied once as Jaguares de Chiapas (Mexico) knocked off Alianza Lima 2-0 on the road to grab all three points in the opening match of their two game set. Next Tuesday, the two clubs will get together again, this time at Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico for the return match. The winner of this two game series will join defending tournament champions Internacional (Brazil), Club Jorge Wilstermann (Bolivia), and Club Sport Emelec (Ecuador) in Group Six.
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
The opening match of the two-game set between Corinthians and visiting Deportes Tolima (Colombia) ended in a 0-0 stalemate as each team received a point for its' trouble. The series will conclude next Wednesday at Ibague, Colombia. The winner of this two match set would advance to the group stage where they would be placed in Group Seven, alongside Estudiantes (Argentina), Guarani (Paraguay), and Cruzeiro (Brazil).
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
In a game that saw all the goals scored in the first half hour, Liverpool FC of Montevideo, with goals from Maureen Franco (9') and Carlos Macchi (25') were held to a 2-2 home deadlock by Gremio. The visiting club from Brazil got their goals from Andre Lima (6') and Douglas dos Santos (14'). Each team earned a point from this match. Game two will take place next Wednesday at Porto Alegre, Brazil, with the winner of this two-game series joining Junior Barranquilla (Colombia), Oriente Petrolero (Bolivia), and Leon de Huanuco (Peru) in Group Two.
At Lima, Peru:
Antonio Pedroza (41') and Jorge Marcelo Rodriguez (PK-45') each tallied once as Jaguares de Chiapas (Mexico) knocked off Alianza Lima 2-0 on the road to grab all three points in the opening match of their two game set. Next Tuesday, the two clubs will get together again, this time at Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico for the return match. The winner of this two game series will join defending tournament champions Internacional (Brazil), Club Jorge Wilstermann (Bolivia), and Club Sport Emelec (Ecuador) in Group Six.
Gers Blank Hibs
At Edinburgh, Scotland:
Goals from Madjid Bougherra (26') and Nikica Jelavic (35') lifted Rangers to a 2-0 home win over Hibernian in Wednesday action from the Scottish Premier League.
Goals from Madjid Bougherra (26') and Nikica Jelavic (35') lifted Rangers to a 2-0 home win over Hibernian in Wednesday action from the Scottish Premier League.
Bhoys Break Hearts
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Anthony Stokes scored twice in the second half (53', 71') as Celtic broke open what had been at halftime a one-goal contest and ended up demolishing visiting Heart of Midlothian 4-0 in Wednesday Scottish Premier League action.
Anthony Stokes scored twice in the second half (53', 71') as Celtic broke open what had been at halftime a one-goal contest and ended up demolishing visiting Heart of Midlothian 4-0 in Wednesday Scottish Premier League action.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Independiente Take Series Opener As Qualifying Round For Copa Libertadores Group Stage Berths Commences
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Matias De Federico (49') and Patricio Rodriguez (70') provided the scoring punch as Independiente defeated visiting Deportivo Quito 2-0 on Tuesday in the opening contest of a two-game series as the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores commenced. The two teams will go at it again next Tuesday in the Ecuadorian capital with the winner of this two-match series (determined on points with Independiente now leading the series three points to nil) advancing to the group stage, winding up in Group Eight, joining the likes of LDU Quito (Ecuador), Penarol (Uruguay), and Godoy Cruz (Argentina).
Matias De Federico (49') and Patricio Rodriguez (70') provided the scoring punch as Independiente defeated visiting Deportivo Quito 2-0 on Tuesday in the opening contest of a two-game series as the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores commenced. The two teams will go at it again next Tuesday in the Ecuadorian capital with the winner of this two-match series (determined on points with Independiente now leading the series three points to nil) advancing to the group stage, winding up in Group Eight, joining the likes of LDU Quito (Ecuador), Penarol (Uruguay), and Godoy Cruz (Argentina).
Home Win For Blues
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Michael Gault scored the only goal of the match at 50 minutes as Linfield defeated visiting Glenavon 1-0 in Tuesday IFA Premiership action.
The Blues now enjoy a 12-point lead atop the IFA Premiership standings.
Michael Gault scored the only goal of the match at 50 minutes as Linfield defeated visiting Glenavon 1-0 in Tuesday IFA Premiership action.
The Blues now enjoy a 12-point lead atop the IFA Premiership standings.
Cool Hand Luke Nets Three Points For Forest As They Continue Promotion Push
At West Bridgford, England:
Luke Chambers provided the game's lone tally at 47 minutes as Nottingham Forest blanked visiting Bristol City 1-0 in Tuesday English League Championship action.
Luke Chambers provided the game's lone tally at 47 minutes as Nottingham Forest blanked visiting Bristol City 1-0 in Tuesday English League Championship action.
Dons Blow Two-Goal Lead And Settle For Road Draw
At Bath, England:
Matt Canham (52') and Scott Murray (85') each delivered a goal in the second half as Bath City came from behind to gain a 2-2 home deadlock with AFC Wimbledon in Tuesday English Blue Square Premier Conference play. Danny Kedwell (32') and Kirk Hudson (45') provided the Dons' goals.
Matt Canham (52') and Scott Murray (85') each delivered a goal in the second half as Bath City came from behind to gain a 2-2 home deadlock with AFC Wimbledon in Tuesday English Blue Square Premier Conference play. Danny Kedwell (32') and Kirk Hudson (45') provided the Dons' goals.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sporting Take Battle Of Dueling Lions On The Road
At Funchal, Portugal:
Alberto Zapater scored twice (44', 67') as Sporting defeated Maritimo 3-0 on the road in Monday Portugese Liga action.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Goal At The Death Lifts Tigres
At Mexico City:
Hector Raul Mansilla Garces scored the game-winning goal in second-half stoppage time as Tigres knocked off hosts Club America in Mexican Premiera Division play on Sunday.
Hector Raul Mansilla Garces scored the game-winning goal in second-half stoppage time as Tigres knocked off hosts Club America in Mexican Premiera Division play on Sunday.
Home Win For Rossoneri
At Milan, Italy:
Maximiliano Pellegrino's own goal at 45 minutes, along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's insurance tally in second-half stoppage time (90'+3) carried AC Milan to a 2-0 home win on Sunday in Serie A action over relegation-threatened Cesena.
Maximiliano Pellegrino's own goal at 45 minutes, along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's insurance tally in second-half stoppage time (90'+3) carried AC Milan to a 2-0 home win on Sunday in Serie A action over relegation-threatened Cesena.
Mariners Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Salvage Home Draw
At Gasford, New South Wales, Australia:
Patrick Perez (49') and Matthew Simon (57') provided the second-half scoring that enabled the Central Coast Mariners to come back from a two-goal deficit to salvage a 2-2 home draw on Sunday with Sydney FC in the Hyundai A-League. Dimitri Petratos provided both of the Sydney goals at 17 and 28 minutes.
Patrick Perez (49') and Matthew Simon (57') provided the second-half scoring that enabled the Central Coast Mariners to come back from a two-goal deficit to salvage a 2-2 home draw on Sunday with Sydney FC in the Hyundai A-League. Dimitri Petratos provided both of the Sydney goals at 17 and 28 minutes.
2-0 Home Win For Anderlecht
At Brussels, Belgium:
Goals from Guillaume Gillet (49') and Jonathan Legear (PK-52') carried RSC Anderlecht to a 2-0 home win on Sunday in Belgian Juliper League play over arch-rivals Standard Liege.
Goals from Guillaume Gillet (49') and Jonathan Legear (PK-52') carried RSC Anderlecht to a 2-0 home win on Sunday in Belgian Juliper League play over arch-rivals Standard Liege.
Edouard Duplan Double Helps Utrecht Sink Ajax
At Utrecht, Netherlands:
Edouard Duplan scored twice in the first half (22', 24') as FC Utrecht dominated visiting Ajax Amsterdam 3-0 in Sunday Dutch Eredivise action.
Edouard Duplan scored twice in the first half (22', 24') as FC Utrecht dominated visiting Ajax Amsterdam 3-0 in Sunday Dutch Eredivise action.
Parakeets Win One On The Road
At Getafe, Spain:
Goals from Luis Garcia (53'), Jose Maria Callejon (60'), and Sergio Garcia (64'), all during a twelve-minute stretch in the second half enabled Espanyol to come from behind to defeat Getafe 3-1 on the road in Sunday Spanish Premiera Division action.
Goals from Luis Garcia (53'), Jose Maria Callejon (60'), and Sergio Garcia (64'), all during a twelve-minute stretch in the second half enabled Espanyol to come from behind to defeat Getafe 3-1 on the road in Sunday Spanish Premiera Division action.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Blues Double Reds In Belfast Derby
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Peter Thompson scored twice (12', 80') as Linfield defeated Cliftonville 4-2 on the road in Saturday IFA Premiership action.
Peter Thompson scored twice (12', 80') as Linfield defeated Cliftonville 4-2 on the road in Saturday IFA Premiership action.
Super Mario's Hat Trick Helps Bayern Bash Kaiserslautern
At Munich, Germany:
A hat trick from Mario Gomez (46', 80', 90') enabled Bayern Munich to dominate visiting FC Kaiserslautern 5-1 in Saturday German Bundesliga action, enabling them to climb up to third place in the league standings.
A hat trick from Mario Gomez (46', 80', 90') enabled Bayern Munich to dominate visiting FC Kaiserslautern 5-1 in Saturday German Bundesliga action, enabling them to climb up to third place in the league standings.
Bhoys Tighten Hold On Top Spot In SPL
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Anthony Stokes provided the only score of the match at 27 minutes as Celtic extended their lead over Rangers atop the Scottish Premier League standings to five points following their 1-0 home win over Aberdeen on Saturday.
Anthony Stokes provided the only score of the match at 27 minutes as Celtic extended their lead over Rangers atop the Scottish Premier League standings to five points following their 1-0 home win over Aberdeen on Saturday.
Hearts Knock Off Gers As They Try To Make It Three-Way Race For Top Of SPL
At Edinburgh, Scotland:
Ryan Stevenson scored the lone goal of the match at 77 minutes as Heart of Midlothian knocked off visiting Rangers 1-0 in Saturday Scottish Premier League action.
Ryan Stevenson scored the lone goal of the match at 77 minutes as Heart of Midlothian knocked off visiting Rangers 1-0 in Saturday Scottish Premier League action.
Dons Turn Sandgrounders Into Dust
At Kingston upon Thames, England:
James Mulley scored twice (20', 90') as AFC Wimbledon demolished visiting Southport 5-0 in Saturday action from the English Blue Square Premier Conference.
James Mulley scored twice (20', 90') as AFC Wimbledon demolished visiting Southport 5-0 in Saturday action from the English Blue Square Premier Conference.
Rovers Stun Visiting Saints
At Birkenhead, England:
John Welsh (13') and Dale Jennings (60') provided the scoring as Tranmere Rovers knocked off visiting Southampton 2-0 in Saturday English League One action.
John Welsh (13') and Dale Jennings (60') provided the scoring as Tranmere Rovers knocked off visiting Southampton 2-0 in Saturday English League One action.
Ex-Ram Robert Earnshaw Haunts Old Club As His Goal Lifts Forest In East Midlands Derby
At Derby, England:
Robert Earnshaw haunted his former club on Saturday as his goal at 79 minutes provided all the scoring as visiting Nottingham Forest defeated Derby County 1-0 in the East Midlands Derby in English League Championship action.
Robert Earnshaw haunted his former club on Saturday as his goal at 79 minutes provided all the scoring as visiting Nottingham Forest defeated Derby County 1-0 in the East Midlands Derby in English League Championship action.
El Nino Help Reds Avenge Home Loss To Wolves
At Wolverhampton, England:
Fernando Torres scored twice (36', 90') as Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton 3-0 on the road in Saturday English Premier League action, the first league triumph for the Reds under new manager Kenny Dalglish.
Fernando Torres scored twice (36', 90') as Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton 3-0 on the road in Saturday English Premier League action, the first league triumph for the Reds under new manager Kenny Dalglish.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ajax Blank Archrivals In Dutch Derby
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Toby Alderweireld (31') and Miralem Sulejmani (PK-77') provided the scoring that carried Ajax Amsterdam to a 2-0 home win over struggling arch-rival Feyenoord Rotterdam in Wednesday Dutch Eredivisie action.
Toby Alderweireld (31') and Miralem Sulejmani (PK-77') provided the scoring that carried Ajax Amsterdam to a 2-0 home win over struggling arch-rival Feyenoord Rotterdam in Wednesday Dutch Eredivisie action.
FA Cup Third-Round Replay: Gunners Too Much For Leeds
At Leeds, England:
Thanks to goals from Samir Nasri (5'), Bacary Sagna (35'), and Robin Van Persie (76'), Arsenal won their FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday, 3-1 on the road over Leeds United (League Championship). In the Round of 32 on January 30, the Gunners will host Huddersfield Town from League One.
Thanks to goals from Samir Nasri (5'), Bacary Sagna (35'), and Robin Van Persie (76'), Arsenal won their FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday, 3-1 on the road over Leeds United (League Championship). In the Round of 32 on January 30, the Gunners will host Huddersfield Town from League One.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
TNS Held To Home Draw
At Oswestry, England:
Bangor City battled The New Saints on the road to a 2-2 Welsh Premier League stalemate on Tuesday. Richie Partridge (9') and Aeron Edwards (38') provided the host Saints with their goals while the visiting Citizens got theirs courtesy of Alan Bull (27') and David Morley (PK-53').
Bangor City battled The New Saints on the road to a 2-2 Welsh Premier League stalemate on Tuesday. Richie Partridge (9') and Aeron Edwards (38') provided the host Saints with their goals while the visiting Citizens got theirs courtesy of Alan Bull (27') and David Morley (PK-53').
Blues Top Glens In Belfast Derby
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Peter Thompson (5') and Mark McAllister (61') provided the goalpower as Linfield defeated visiting Glentoran 2-1 in Tuesday IFA Premiership action.
Peter Thompson (5') and Mark McAllister (61') provided the goalpower as Linfield defeated visiting Glentoran 2-1 in Tuesday IFA Premiership action.
'Gers Draw Closer To Top Of SPL Standings With Home Win
At Glasgow, Scotland:
In Tuesday Scottish Premier League action, Steven Davis provided the only goal of the match at 45 minutes as Rangers drew within two point of the top of the SPL standings with a 1-0 home win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
In Tuesday Scottish Premier League action, Steven Davis provided the only goal of the match at 45 minutes as Rangers drew within two point of the top of the SPL standings with a 1-0 home win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Cod Army Gains Home Draw Against Dons
At Fleetwood, England:
Magno Vieira's equalizer at 45 minutes enabled Fleetwood Town to gain a 1-1 home draw with AFC Wimbledon (with Danny Kedwell scoring for the Dons at 16 minutes) in Tuesday English Blue Square Conference action.
Magno Vieira's equalizer at 45 minutes enabled Fleetwood Town to gain a 1-1 home draw with AFC Wimbledon (with Danny Kedwell scoring for the Dons at 16 minutes) in Tuesday English Blue Square Conference action.
Shrews Top Stanley On The Road
At Accrington, England:
James Collins scored twice in the second half (50', 71') as Shrewsbury Town overturned a short-lived one-goal deficit and defeated Accrington Stanley 3-1 on the road in Tuesday English League Two action.
James Collins scored twice in the second half (50', 71') as Shrewsbury Town overturned a short-lived one-goal deficit and defeated Accrington Stanley 3-1 on the road in Tuesday English League Two action.
FA Cup: Clean Sweep In Tuesday Third-Round Replays For Premiership Clubs Against League Championship Opponents As Citizens, Potters, Wolves Advance
Three Third-round FA Cup replays were played on Tuesday.
At Manchester, England:
Carlos Tevez (15'), Patrick Vieira (37'), Adam Johnson (38'), and Aleksandar Kolarov (90') each scored once as Manchester United downed visiting Leicester City (League Championship) 4-2. Notts County (League One) will host the Citizens' next tournament encounter at Nottingham, England on January 29.
At Cardiff, Wales:
After a scoreless regulation, Jonathan Walters scored twice in overtime (92', 115') as Stoke City defeated Cardiff City (League Championship) on the road, 2-0.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Five differnet goal scorers----Steven Fletcher (5'), Geoffrey Mujangi Bia (61'), Kevin Doyle (66'), Matt Jarvis (74'), and David Jones (90')----each scored once as Wolverhampton demolished visiting Doncaster (League Championship) 5-0 to set up a fourth-round January 29 fourth-round home encounter with Stoke City.
At Manchester, England:
Carlos Tevez (15'), Patrick Vieira (37'), Adam Johnson (38'), and Aleksandar Kolarov (90') each scored once as Manchester United downed visiting Leicester City (League Championship) 4-2. Notts County (League One) will host the Citizens' next tournament encounter at Nottingham, England on January 29.
At Cardiff, Wales:
After a scoreless regulation, Jonathan Walters scored twice in overtime (92', 115') as Stoke City defeated Cardiff City (League Championship) on the road, 2-0.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Five differnet goal scorers----Steven Fletcher (5'), Geoffrey Mujangi Bia (61'), Kevin Doyle (66'), Matt Jarvis (74'), and David Jones (90')----each scored once as Wolverhampton demolished visiting Doncaster (League Championship) 5-0 to set up a fourth-round January 29 fourth-round home encounter with Stoke City.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Late Goal Salvages Draw For Wolves (Lecci, That Is)
At Lecce, Italy:
Ruben Olivera's equalizer at 82 minutes gained a 1-1 home draw Sunday for Lecca against Serie A-leading AC Milan. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had scored at 49 minutes for the visiting Rossoneri.
Ruben Olivera's equalizer at 82 minutes gained a 1-1 home draw Sunday for Lecca against Serie A-leading AC Milan. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had scored at 49 minutes for the visiting Rossoneri.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Home Win For Tigres
At San Nicolas, Mexico:
Hector Raul Mansilla Garces scored the only goal of the match at 64 minutes on a successful penalty kick as Tigres defeated visiting Necaxa 1-0 Saturday night in action from the Mexican Premiera Division.
Hector Raul Mansilla Garces scored the only goal of the match at 64 minutes on a successful penalty kick as Tigres defeated visiting Necaxa 1-0 Saturday night in action from the Mexican Premiera Division.
Beavers Stun Lions In Lisbon
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Goals from Samuel Elias Do Carmo Soares (28'), Manuel Jose Azevado Vieira (PK-44'), and Luis Miguel Duarte (Pizzi) Martins (81') lifted Pacos de Ferreira to a 3-2 road win over Sporting in Saturday Portuguese Liga action.
Goals from Samuel Elias Do Carmo Soares (28'), Manuel Jose Azevado Vieira (PK-44'), and Luis Miguel Duarte (Pizzi) Martins (81') lifted Pacos de Ferreira to a 3-2 road win over Sporting in Saturday Portuguese Liga action.
Parakeets Knock Off Sevilla On The Road
At Seville, Spain:
Jose Maria Callejon scored twice (41', 78') as Espanyol knocked off Sevilla 2-1 on the road Saturday in the Spanish Premiera Divsion.
Jose Maria Callejon scored twice (41', 78') as Espanyol knocked off Sevilla 2-1 on the road Saturday in the Spanish Premiera Divsion.
Draw With Auxerre Drops Monaco Into Drop Zone
At Auxerre, France:
Adriano's equalizer at 71 minutes lifted AS Monaco to a 1-1 road draw with AJ Auxerre in Saturday Ligue 1 action. The hosts' goal came at 26 minutes from Julien Quercia.
The draw, coupled with Caen's 3-1 win at Brest, dropped Monaco into the relegation zone at 18th place.
Adriano's equalizer at 71 minutes lifted AS Monaco to a 1-1 road draw with AJ Auxerre in Saturday Ligue 1 action. The hosts' goal came at 26 minutes from Julien Quercia.
The draw, coupled with Caen's 3-1 win at Brest, dropped Monaco into the relegation zone at 18th place.
Matty's Double Lifts TNS
At Haverfordwest, Wales:
Matty Williams scored twice (12', 88') as The New Saints dominated Haverfordwest County 4-1 in Saturday Welsh Premier League play.
Matty Williams scored twice (12', 88') as The New Saints dominated Haverfordwest County 4-1 in Saturday Welsh Premier League play.
Late Goal Gains Home Draw For Wolfsburg Against Bayern
At Wolfsburg, Germany:
Sascha Riether's late equalizer (86') enabled VfL Wolfsburg to salvage a 1-1 Saturday German Bundesliga deadlock with Bayern Munich (Thomas Muller having scored at 7 minutes).
Sascha Riether's late equalizer (86') enabled VfL Wolfsburg to salvage a 1-1 Saturday German Bundesliga deadlock with Bayern Munich (Thomas Muller having scored at 7 minutes).
Stanley Pick Up Road Win At Robins' Expense
At Cheltenham, England:
Terry Gornell (39') and Leam Richardson (89') provided the scoring that carried Accrington Stanley to a 2-1 road win over Cheltenham Town in Saturday action from England's League Two.
Terry Gornell (39') and Leam Richardson (89') provided the scoring that carried Accrington Stanley to a 2-1 road win over Cheltenham Town in Saturday action from England's League Two.
Late Goal Carries Forest To Victory
At West Bridgford, England:
Marcus Tudgay scored in second-half stoppage time (90'+4) as Nottingham Forest came from behind to nip visiting Portsmouth 2-1 in Saturday English League Championship action.
Marcus Tudgay scored in second-half stoppage time (90'+4) as Nottingham Forest came from behind to nip visiting Portsmouth 2-1 in Saturday English League Championship action.
OFC Champions League: Lautoka Settles For Scoreless Draw With Champs To Stay Atop Group A
At Lautoka, Fiji:
Group-stage action in this season's OFC Champions League reached the midway point with one Saturday contest.
Group A:
At Lautoka, Fiji:
Despite being held to a 0-0 home draw by PRK Hekari United, Lautoka FC remained atop the Group A standings.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Lautoka FC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. PRK Hekari United (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
4. Koloale FC Honiara (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
The second half of group stage action commences on February 4 and 5.
Group-stage action in this season's OFC Champions League reached the midway point with one Saturday contest.
Group A:
At Lautoka, Fiji:
Despite being held to a 0-0 home draw by PRK Hekari United, Lautoka FC remained atop the Group A standings.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Lautoka FC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. PRK Hekari United (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
4. Koloale FC Honiara (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
The second half of group stage action commences on February 4 and 5.
Vladimir Turns Out To Be A Weiss Guy As His Double Helps Gers Sink Stuggling Accies
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Vladimir Weiss scored twice (25', 45') as Rangers mauled visiting cellar-occupying Hamilton Academical 4-0 in Saturday Scottish Premier League action.
Vladimir Weiss scored twice (25', 45') as Rangers mauled visiting cellar-occupying Hamilton Academical 4-0 in Saturday Scottish Premier League action.
Bhoys Blast Hibs On The Road
At Edinburgh, Scotland:
Anthony Stokes scored twice in the second half (50', 65') as Celtic dominated Hibernian 3-0 on the road in Saturday Scottish Premier League action.
Anthony Stokes scored twice in the second half (50', 65') as Celtic dominated Hibernian 3-0 on the road in Saturday Scottish Premier League action.
Scoreless In Southampton
At Southampton, England:
Saturday's encounter in England's League One between Southampton and visiting Notts County ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Saturday's encounter in England's League One between Southampton and visiting Notts County ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Citizens Hold Off Wolves To Move To Top Of Premiership Standings (For Now)
At Manchester, England:
Carlos Tevez scored twice (49', 66') as Manchester City reeled off four unanswered goals, then held off a late Wolverhampton rally to preserve a 4-3 home win on Saturday move to the top of the English Premier League standings.
Carlos Tevez scored twice (49', 66') as Manchester City reeled off four unanswered goals, then held off a late Wolverhampton rally to preserve a 4-3 home win on Saturday move to the top of the English Premier League standings.
Late Goal Salvages Home Draw For Sydney FC
At Sydney:
Juho Makela's late equalizer (90'+3) salvaged a Saturday A-League 1-1 home draw for Sydney FC as they entertained the Melbourne Victory (Danny Allsop having scored at 52 minutes.
Juho Makela's late equalizer (90'+3) salvaged a Saturday A-League 1-1 home draw for Sydney FC as they entertained the Melbourne Victory (Danny Allsop having scored at 52 minutes.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Saints Turn The Old Gold Into Mold
At Carmarthen, Wales:
In Wednesday Welsh Premier League action, goals from Stephen Pockett (OG-3'), Matthew Berkeley (22'), and Scott Ruscoe (PK-73') lifted The New Saints to a 3-1 road win over Carmarthen Town.
In Wednesday Welsh Premier League action, goals from Stephen Pockett (OG-3'), Matthew Berkeley (22'), and Scott Ruscoe (PK-73') lifted The New Saints to a 3-1 road win over Carmarthen Town.
Late Equalizer Gains Road Draw For Bhoys
At Hamilton, Scotland:
Anthony Stokes' late equalizer (90') salvages a 1-1 Wednesday road draw for Celtic in their Scottish Premier League encounter with Hamilton Academical. Simon Mensing scored at 28 minutes for the Accies.
Anthony Stokes' late equalizer (90') salvages a 1-1 Wednesday road draw for Celtic in their Scottish Premier League encounter with Hamilton Academical. Simon Mensing scored at 28 minutes for the Accies.
Dons and Hatters Battle To Scoreless Draw
At Kingston upon Thames, England:
Wednesday English Blue Square Premier Conference contest between AFC Wimbledon and visiting Luton Town ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Wednesday English Blue Square Premier Conference contest between AFC Wimbledon and visiting Luton Town ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Saints Deliver Full Blown Annihilation On The Road
At Oldham, England:
Six different goal scorers, beginning with Alex Chamberlain at 9 minutes, each tallied once as they helped Southampton destroy Oldham Athletic 6-0 on the road in Tuesday English League One action.
Six different goal scorers, beginning with Alex Chamberlain at 9 minutes, each tallied once as they helped Southampton destroy Oldham Athletic 6-0 on the road in Tuesday English League One action.
FA Cup: Bulls Top Choirboys To Reach Fourth Round
At High Wycombe, England:
Mathieu Manset scored the only goal of the match at 32 minutes on Tuesday as Hereford United blanked hosts Wycombe Wanderers in a battle of League Two clubs to advance to the fourth round of England's FA Cup.
Mathieu Manset scored the only goal of the match at 32 minutes on Tuesday as Hereford United blanked hosts Wycombe Wanderers in a battle of League Two clubs to advance to the fourth round of England's FA Cup.
Monday, January 10, 2011
FA Cup: Crawley Town Knock Off Visiting Rams To Become Lone Non-League Club In Field of 32
At Crawley, England:
Sergio Torres scored the game-winning goal (90'+1) as Crawley Town (Conference National [Blue Square Premier]) defeated visiting Derby County (League Championship) 2-1 in Monday action from the third round of England's FA Cup. With that win, the Red Devils become the only remaining non-league club to reach the fourth round.
Their next FA Cup contest will be on the road against League Two club Torquay United.
Sergio Torres scored the game-winning goal (90'+1) as Crawley Town (Conference National [Blue Square Premier]) defeated visiting Derby County (League Championship) 2-1 in Monday action from the third round of England's FA Cup. With that win, the Red Devils become the only remaining non-league club to reach the fourth round.
Their next FA Cup contest will be on the road against League Two club Torquay United.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Richie Partidge Double Spurs Saints
At Aberystwyth, Wales:
Richie Partridge provided both goals on Sunday (49', 90') as The New Saints defeated Aberystyth Town 2-0 on the road in Welsh Premier League action.
Richie Partridge provided both goals on Sunday (49', 90') as The New Saints defeated Aberystyth Town 2-0 on the road in Welsh Premier League action.
Zlatan Rescues Home Draw For Rossoneri
At Milan, Italy:
Alexandre Pato scored twice (45', 82') and Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted the last-minute equalizer (90') as AC Milan salvaged a Sunday 4-4 home deadlock with Udinese in Serie A action. Antonio Di Natale (35', 66') scored twice for the visiting Little Zebras.
Alexandre Pato scored twice (45', 82') and Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted the last-minute equalizer (90') as AC Milan salvaged a Sunday 4-4 home deadlock with Udinese in Serie A action. Antonio Di Natale (35', 66') scored twice for the visiting Little Zebras.
Parakeets Back On Winning Track
At Barcelona:
Espanyol got back on the winning track in Sunday Spanish Premiera Division action with a 4-0 home demolition of Real Zaragoza. Dani Osvaldo (8'), Luis Garcia (PK-30'), Alvaro Vasquez (34'), and Sergio Garcia (87') each delivered a goal for the Parakeets.
Espanyol got back on the winning track in Sunday Spanish Premiera Division action with a 4-0 home demolition of Real Zaragoza. Dani Osvaldo (8'), Luis Garcia (PK-30'), Alvaro Vasquez (34'), and Sergio Garcia (87') each delivered a goal for the Parakeets.
FA Cup: Red Devils Top Reds; Chelsea Out For Blood
Third-round action in England's FA Cup continued on Sunday.
At Manchester, England:
A successful penalty kick from Ryan Giggs at two minutes held up as Manchester United defeated visiting Liverpool 1-0, spoiling Kenny Daglish's debut as the Reds new manager (he replaced Roy Hodgson on Saturday).
At London:
Jermaine Defoe scored twice (58', 60') as Tottenham Hotspur blanked visiting Charlton Athletic (League One) 3-0 in a local London derby.
At London:
Daniel Sturridge (33', 52') and Frank Lampard (78', 79') each scored twice as Chelsea delivered a 7-0 home horsewhipping on visiting Ipswich Town (League Championship).
At Leicester, England:
Manchester City and hosts Leicester City (League Championship) battled to a 2-2 draw. James Milner (23') and Carlos Tevez (45') each tallied once for the visiting Citizens, while Souleymane Bamba (1') and Andy King (64') each delivered a goal for the Foxes. A replay will take place at Manchester City Stadium on January 12.
At Manchester, England:
A successful penalty kick from Ryan Giggs at two minutes held up as Manchester United defeated visiting Liverpool 1-0, spoiling Kenny Daglish's debut as the Reds new manager (he replaced Roy Hodgson on Saturday).
At London:
Jermaine Defoe scored twice (58', 60') as Tottenham Hotspur blanked visiting Charlton Athletic (League One) 3-0 in a local London derby.
At London:
Daniel Sturridge (33', 52') and Frank Lampard (78', 79') each scored twice as Chelsea delivered a 7-0 home horsewhipping on visiting Ipswich Town (League Championship).
At Leicester, England:
Manchester City and hosts Leicester City (League Championship) battled to a 2-2 draw. James Milner (23') and Carlos Tevez (45') each tallied once for the visiting Citizens, while Souleymane Bamba (1') and Andy King (64') each delivered a goal for the Foxes. A replay will take place at Manchester City Stadium on January 12.
Tigres Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Gain Road Draw With Queretaro
At Queretaro, Mexico:
After Carlos Bueno scored twice (18', 55') to give hosts Queretaro a two-goal lead, Danilinho (70') and Lucas Lobos (77') each tallied once as Tigres battled back to earn a 2-2 road draw on Saturday as the Mexican Premiera Division season has now started its' Tomeo Clausura stage.
After Carlos Bueno scored twice (18', 55') to give hosts Queretaro a two-goal lead, Danilinho (70') and Lucas Lobos (77') each tallied once as Tigres battled back to earn a 2-2 road draw on Saturday as the Mexican Premiera Division season has now started its' Tomeo Clausura stage.
Lions Pick Up Home Win
At Lisbon, Portugal:
With Diogo Salomao (11') and Jaime Valdez (13') scoring early, Sporting defeated visiting SC Braga 2-1 in Saturday Portuguese Liga action.
With Diogo Salomao (11') and Jaime Valdez (13') scoring early, Sporting defeated visiting SC Braga 2-1 in Saturday Portuguese Liga action.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Two In A Row For Sydney FC
At Sydney, Australia:
With goals from Dimitri Petratos (32') and Juho Makela (90') Sydney FC blanked visiting Gold Coast United 2-0 on Saturday to climb up to ninth place in the Hyundai A-League standings.
With goals from Dimitri Petratos (32') and Juho Makela (90') Sydney FC blanked visiting Gold Coast United 2-0 on Saturday to climb up to ninth place in the Hyundai A-League standings.
Goose Eggs For Dons and Quakers
At Darlington, England:
Saturday's English Conference (Blue Square Premier) contest between AFC Wimbledon and hosts Darlington ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Saturday's English Conference (Blue Square Premier) contest between AFC Wimbledon and hosts Darlington ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Late Goal Carries Stanley Past Shakers
At Accrington, England:
Joe Jacobson scored the game's only goal (77') as Accrington Stanley defeated visiting Bury 1-0 in Saturday action from England's League Two.
Joe Jacobson scored the game's only goal (77') as Accrington Stanley defeated visiting Bury 1-0 in Saturday action from England's League Two.
FA Cup: Stevenage Knock Out Magpies; Arsenal and Leeds Force Replay; Wolves and Doncaster Too; Forest, Saints Advance
The third round proper of the FA Cup, the round which sees the first appearance by English Premier League and League Championship clubs, started play on Saturday.
There was also one second-round replay on Saturday.
Clubs from outside the Premiership are indicated by the league they currently play in.
At London:
Cesc Fabregas' successful penalty kick at 90 minutes enabled Arsenal to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Leeds United (League Championship). Robert Snodgrass put in a successful penalty kick at 54 minutes for the Whites. There will be a replay to take place later on January 18 at Leeds, England.
At London:
Matt Derbyshire scored twice (17', 45') as Birmingham City dominated hosts Millwall (League Championship) 4-1.
At Lincoln, England:
In a battle of League Two strugglers, Matheiu Manset (4', 72') and Stuart Fleetwood (36', 43') each scored twice as Hereford United defeated Lincoln City 4-3 in a second-round replay. The Bulls will take on fellow League Two club Wycombe Wanderers at High Wycombe, England in third-round play this coming Tuesday.
At Blackburn, England:
David Hoilett scored the game's only goal at 77 minutes as Blackburn defeated visiting Queens Park Rangers (League Championship) 1-0.
At Bolton, England:
Kevin Davies (83') and Johan Elmander (89') came up with the late goals as Bolton Wanderers fought back a challenge from Blue Square Premier (English National Conference) club York City 2-0.
At Brighton, England:
There will be no return to the FA Cup final this time out for Portsmouth (League Championship) as hosts Brighton & Hove Albion (League One) took a 3-1 decision. Chris Woods (26'), Ashley Barnes (45'), and Francisco Sandaza (90') each tallied once for the Seagulls.
At Bristol, England:
Sheffield Wednesday broke open what had been a scoreless deadlock with three second-half goals---one each from Gary Teale (49'), Neil Mellor (55'), and Clinton Morrison (65')---as the League one club ended up hammering League Championship stugglers Bristol City 3-0 on the road.
At Burnley, England:
Clarke Carlisle (4'), Tyrone Mears (21'), Chris Eagles (50'), and Graham Alexander (76') each tallied once as Burley (League Championship) doubled up visiting Port Vale (League Two) 4-2.
At Burton upon Trent, England:
Shaun Harrad scored both goals (82', 90') as Burton Albion (League Two) knocked off Middlesborough (League Championship) 2-0 at home.
At Coventry, England:
Freddy Eastwood (15') and Carl Baker (17') each scored once as Coventry City held off fellow League Championship club Crystal Palace 2-1 at home.
At Doncaster, England:
Doncaster (League Championship) and visiting Wolverhampton battled to a 2-2 draw that sets up a replay at Wolverhampton, England on January 18. The homestanding Rovers got their goals from Billy Sharp (41') and James Hayter (43') while Nenad Milijas (38') and Stephen Hunt (58') each tallied once for Wolves.
At London:
Diomanky Kamara's hat trick (32', 59', 76') helped Fulham spank visiting Peterborough United (League One) 7-2.
At Hudderfield, England:
Early goals courtesy of Scott Arfield (7') and Gary Roberts (8') stood up as Huddersfield Town (League One) blanked visiting Dover Athletic (Conference South, sixth level of English soccer) 2-0.
At Kingston upon Hull, England:
Mohamed Diame's double (21', 77') proved vital as Wigan Athletic defeated Hull City (League Championship) 3-2 on the road.
At Norwich, England:
Jimmy Smith's goal at 20 minutes provided all the scoring as Leyton Orient (League One) knocked off Norwich City (League Championship) 1-0 on the road.
At Preston, England:
Goals from Paul Anderson (50') and Luke Chambers (89') enabled Nottingham Forest to defeat Preston North End 2-1 on the road in a battle of League Championship clubs. The loss spoiled ex-Hull City manager Phil Brown's debut as PNE's new boss.
At Reading, England:
Shane Long provided the only goal of the match (41') as Reading (League Championship) defeated visiting West Brom 1-0.
At Scunthorpe, England:
Five different goal scorers---Louis Saha (4'), Jermaine Beckford (33'), Seamus Coleman (58'), Marouane Fellaini (73'), and Leighton Baines (83')----each scored once as Everton brassknuckled hosts Scunthorpe United (League Championhip) 5-1.
At Sheffield, England:
Kyle Walker (9'), Marc Albrighton (33'), and Stiliyan Petrov (90') each tallied once as Aston Villa made short work of hosts Sheffield United (League Championship) 3-1.
At Southampton, England:
Lee Barnard (53') and Guilherme Do Prado (88') provided the second-half scoring as Southampton (League One) blanked visiting Blackpool 2-0.
At Stoke-on-Trent, England:
Tuncay Sanli's goal at 45 minutes salvaged a 1-1 home draw for Stoke City against Cardiff City (League Championship). Michael Chopra scored at 8 minutes for the Bluebirds, who will host a replay scheduled for January 18 at Cardiff, Wales.
At Sunderland, England:
Craig Westcarr (5') and Lee Hughes (75') each scored once as Notts County (League One) knocked off Sunderland 2-1 on the road.
At Swansea, Wales:
Garry Monk (25'), Darren Pratley (35'), Cedric Van der Gun (68'), and Scott Sinclair (82') each tallied once as Swansea City (League Championship) blasted visiting Colchester United (League One) 4-0.
At Torquay, England:
Eunan O'Kane provided the game's lone goal at 6 minutes as Torquay United (League Two) knocked off visiting Carlisle United (League One) 1-0.
At Watford, England:
Marvin Sordell scored twice (68', 82') as Watford (League Championship) obliterated a one-goal halftime deficit and overpowered visiting Hartlepool United (League One) 4-1.
At London:
Jonathan Spector (29') and Frederic Piquionne (90') each tallied once as West Ham United shut out visiting Barnsley (League Championship) 2-0.
At Stevenage, England:
With Michael Bostwick (55') and Peter Winn (90'+3) provided a goal apiece, League Two club Stevenage pulled off one of the big shockers of this third round with a 3-1 home win over Newcastle United.
There was also one second-round replay on Saturday.
Clubs from outside the Premiership are indicated by the league they currently play in.
At London:
Cesc Fabregas' successful penalty kick at 90 minutes enabled Arsenal to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Leeds United (League Championship). Robert Snodgrass put in a successful penalty kick at 54 minutes for the Whites. There will be a replay to take place later on January 18 at Leeds, England.
At London:
Matt Derbyshire scored twice (17', 45') as Birmingham City dominated hosts Millwall (League Championship) 4-1.
At Lincoln, England:
In a battle of League Two strugglers, Matheiu Manset (4', 72') and Stuart Fleetwood (36', 43') each scored twice as Hereford United defeated Lincoln City 4-3 in a second-round replay. The Bulls will take on fellow League Two club Wycombe Wanderers at High Wycombe, England in third-round play this coming Tuesday.
At Blackburn, England:
David Hoilett scored the game's only goal at 77 minutes as Blackburn defeated visiting Queens Park Rangers (League Championship) 1-0.
At Bolton, England:
Kevin Davies (83') and Johan Elmander (89') came up with the late goals as Bolton Wanderers fought back a challenge from Blue Square Premier (English National Conference) club York City 2-0.
At Brighton, England:
There will be no return to the FA Cup final this time out for Portsmouth (League Championship) as hosts Brighton & Hove Albion (League One) took a 3-1 decision. Chris Woods (26'), Ashley Barnes (45'), and Francisco Sandaza (90') each tallied once for the Seagulls.
At Bristol, England:
Sheffield Wednesday broke open what had been a scoreless deadlock with three second-half goals---one each from Gary Teale (49'), Neil Mellor (55'), and Clinton Morrison (65')---as the League one club ended up hammering League Championship stugglers Bristol City 3-0 on the road.
At Burnley, England:
Clarke Carlisle (4'), Tyrone Mears (21'), Chris Eagles (50'), and Graham Alexander (76') each tallied once as Burley (League Championship) doubled up visiting Port Vale (League Two) 4-2.
At Burton upon Trent, England:
Shaun Harrad scored both goals (82', 90') as Burton Albion (League Two) knocked off Middlesborough (League Championship) 2-0 at home.
At Coventry, England:
Freddy Eastwood (15') and Carl Baker (17') each scored once as Coventry City held off fellow League Championship club Crystal Palace 2-1 at home.
At Doncaster, England:
Doncaster (League Championship) and visiting Wolverhampton battled to a 2-2 draw that sets up a replay at Wolverhampton, England on January 18. The homestanding Rovers got their goals from Billy Sharp (41') and James Hayter (43') while Nenad Milijas (38') and Stephen Hunt (58') each tallied once for Wolves.
At London:
Diomanky Kamara's hat trick (32', 59', 76') helped Fulham spank visiting Peterborough United (League One) 7-2.
At Hudderfield, England:
Early goals courtesy of Scott Arfield (7') and Gary Roberts (8') stood up as Huddersfield Town (League One) blanked visiting Dover Athletic (Conference South, sixth level of English soccer) 2-0.
At Kingston upon Hull, England:
Mohamed Diame's double (21', 77') proved vital as Wigan Athletic defeated Hull City (League Championship) 3-2 on the road.
At Norwich, England:
Jimmy Smith's goal at 20 minutes provided all the scoring as Leyton Orient (League One) knocked off Norwich City (League Championship) 1-0 on the road.
At Preston, England:
Goals from Paul Anderson (50') and Luke Chambers (89') enabled Nottingham Forest to defeat Preston North End 2-1 on the road in a battle of League Championship clubs. The loss spoiled ex-Hull City manager Phil Brown's debut as PNE's new boss.
At Reading, England:
Shane Long provided the only goal of the match (41') as Reading (League Championship) defeated visiting West Brom 1-0.
At Scunthorpe, England:
Five different goal scorers---Louis Saha (4'), Jermaine Beckford (33'), Seamus Coleman (58'), Marouane Fellaini (73'), and Leighton Baines (83')----each scored once as Everton brassknuckled hosts Scunthorpe United (League Championhip) 5-1.
At Sheffield, England:
Kyle Walker (9'), Marc Albrighton (33'), and Stiliyan Petrov (90') each tallied once as Aston Villa made short work of hosts Sheffield United (League Championship) 3-1.
At Southampton, England:
Lee Barnard (53') and Guilherme Do Prado (88') provided the second-half scoring as Southampton (League One) blanked visiting Blackpool 2-0.
At Stoke-on-Trent, England:
Tuncay Sanli's goal at 45 minutes salvaged a 1-1 home draw for Stoke City against Cardiff City (League Championship). Michael Chopra scored at 8 minutes for the Bluebirds, who will host a replay scheduled for January 18 at Cardiff, Wales.
At Sunderland, England:
Craig Westcarr (5') and Lee Hughes (75') each scored once as Notts County (League One) knocked off Sunderland 2-1 on the road.
At Swansea, Wales:
Garry Monk (25'), Darren Pratley (35'), Cedric Van der Gun (68'), and Scott Sinclair (82') each tallied once as Swansea City (League Championship) blasted visiting Colchester United (League One) 4-0.
At Torquay, England:
Eunan O'Kane provided the game's lone goal at 6 minutes as Torquay United (League Two) knocked off visiting Carlisle United (League One) 1-0.
At Watford, England:
Marvin Sordell scored twice (68', 82') as Watford (League Championship) obliterated a one-goal halftime deficit and overpowered visiting Hartlepool United (League One) 4-1.
At London:
Jonathan Spector (29') and Frederic Piquionne (90') each tallied once as West Ham United shut out visiting Barnsley (League Championship) 2-0.
At Stevenage, England:
With Michael Bostwick (55') and Peter Winn (90'+3) provided a goal apiece, League Two club Stevenage pulled off one of the big shockers of this third round with a 3-1 home win over Newcastle United.
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